California Wrongful Death Lawyer

A wrongful death lawsuit is different than a personal injury lawsuit. Instead of an injured person bringing a case against the negligent party, the family of a deceased person brings the case to recover for their losses after their loved one’s death. Reach out to work with a California wrongful death lawyer.

Possible Plaintiffs in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The following people can bring a wrongful death lawsuit:

• The surviving spouse or domestic partner of the deceased person (also known as the decedent),
• Children of the decedent,
• Dependent stepchildren,
• An ex-spouse and his or her children if they were dependent on the decedent,
• The decedent’s parents, and/or
• A minor who lived with the decedent for the previous 180 days and was dependent for half of his or her support or more.

As a California attorney can attest, the people who may bring a wrongful death suit depend largely on the person who died and who depended financially on him or her.

Proving a Wrongful Death Case

In order to recover for their losses, a wrongful death attorney in California must show that certain facts are true. These facts include that:

• A person died,
• The death was a result of negligence, carelessness, or intent to harm, and
• The surviving family is suffering financially as a result of the death.

The attorney may seek economic and non-economic damages on behalf of the victim’s family.

Time Limits in California Wrongful Death Law

California limits the amount of time a family can seek to recover for their losses after a loved one’s death. The statute of limitations on wrongful death actions is two years from the date of the person’s death. However, when the negligent party is a governmental entity, the time limit is six months. If you lost a family member, it’s critical to contact a California law firm with vast experience with wrongful death cases. Acting quickly can preserve your right to take action against the responsible party.

Work With a Compassionate California Wrongful Death Attorney

We welcome you to contact CaseyGerry to schedule a confidential consultation. We will explain the next steps and what you can expect. Call to speak with a California wrongful death lawyer.